In a viral moment from Ghana, a deceased lady was laid to rest in a casket shaped like an iPhone 14 Pro Max, leaving netizens both shocked and intrigued. The custom-made casket, complete with a camera cutout, closely resembled the iconic phone model and sparked an online debate about the choice. Questions quickly flooded social…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has penned a heartfelt birthday message to his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who clocks 64 today. In a moving tribute, President Tinubu described his wife as his rock, confidant, and greatest supporter, praising her unwavering strength, grace, and love. He acknowledged her compassion, generosity, and dedication, which inspire millions of Nigerians,…
One week after Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission imposed a $220 million fine on WhatsApp for a data privacy breach, the Meta-owned company may suspend its operations in the country due to further regulatory demands. Sources close to the situation indicate that Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, is contemplating withdrawing certain services from Nigeria….
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted a Nigerian crypto dealing company, Official Gredo Limited, for illegally conducting USDT to Naira transactions without a banking license. Justice Inyang Ekwo convicted Official Gredo on Wednesday in accordance with the company’s plea bargain arrangement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), while ordering the forfeiture…
The police in Abia State, south-east Nigeria, say they are investigating a report that claimed some police operatives exchanged gunfire after mistaking themselves for members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Mistaken for IPOB members There was confusion on Wednesday around Alaoji Area of Aba, the commercial hub of the state, when some police…
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has given the Commissioner of Police (CP), Umoru Ozigi, 48 hours to end cult clashes in the state. The governor, who gave the order on Thursday, also banned Drivers Welfare Association and Network Empowerment in the state. He said the CP should instruct his officers and men across…
Nigerian content creator and singer Ogunleye Babatunde Olamide, popularly known as Oluwadolarz, recently opened up about a troubling encounter with a gay music executive. The skit maker, who boasts over 4.7 million Instagram followers, took to the platform on Sunday to share his ordeal, alleging that the executive demanded sexual favours in exchange for promoting…
Adamu Ibrahim Umaru, 48, was on Thursday paraded by the Zone 6 Police Command in Cross River over an allegation of defiling and impregnating his 15-year-old daughter. The zone 6 spokesperson, Nelson Okpabi, told newsmen that the suspect was arrested on Friday, November 15, based on a petition by one Aisha, the victim’s aunt. “The…
A lady caused a snarl of traffic on Adeniyi Jones Street, Ikeja, when she decided to take her bath in the middle of the road. The incident reportedly happened about 8 am, when most people were going out to their offices. The lady put a plastic bucket of water beside her on the road as…
The United Kingdom has officially launched its largest Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Africa, located in Ikeja, Lagos, through its new commercial partner, VFS Global. This marks a significant milestone in strengthening the UK’s visa application services for Nigerian residents. According to the British High Commission, the new VAC, alongside facilities in Abuja and Victoria…